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3.1 miles
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-473 ft
Descent
00:16:25
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
7,720 ft
Altitude min
8,196 ft
Altitude max
7,919 ft
Altitude start
7,720 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-30.3%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
4,505 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:16:25
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cloudcroft
    , New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #5004
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #195451 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18032 in Trail Running
    • #315538 in Hiking
    • #15026 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Switchback is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cloudcroft New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Cloudcroft 1:1 8-miler
      8 miles • 1,280 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Simple loop in Cloudcroft, NM that is a 1:1 for climbing to descending

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Cloudcroft trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.96745, -105.75757.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 473 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,720 ft to 8,196 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback a point to point trail?
      Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchback?
      Switchback is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchback are:
      • August (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback?
      The estimated time to ride Switchback is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback?
      Switchback is a very popular trail. There have been 35 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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